LONDON, UK. October 22nd, 2024 – The 240-page memoir captures Ellen Frazer-Jameson's experiences, reflections, and the profound personal impact of the journey, which took her to over thirty destinations around the globe and offers readers a glimpse into the unique lifestyle and culture of luxury travel, as well as the emotional and spiritual insights gained during her months at sea.
Guided by the mantra "you only live once,'" solo-traveller Ellen chose to experience life on her terms, boarding Cunard's Queen Mary 2 Centenary World Voyage in January 2023.
For over three months, she explored a world of luxury and adventure as a solo traveller, embracing the elegance of formal evenings aboard this world-renowned ocean liner from the tame and untamed intrigue of Africa, the profound serenity of Asia, to the wind-swept, mesmerising dunes of the middle east.
Ellen’s journey was a blend of elegance and adventure, where the refinement of high society effortlessly intertwined with the raw beauty of unexplored landscapes. as she sailed between glittering galas and awe-inspiring untouched scenery.
Aboard the grand Queen Mary 2, Ellen immersed herself in Cunard's rich array of offerings. She delighted in the available activities featuring fencing and arts and crafts to stimulating and insightful talks by world-renowned speakers, yoga classes, and the graceful movements of ballroom dancing.
The voyage became more than just an escape—it was a reminder of the freedom and empowerment that comes from following one’s instincts, living with no regrets, and never looking back at missed opportunities.
In her retelling, she highlights the contrast and harmony between two worlds: the formal glamour of cruise life, with its gala events, champagne toasts, and endless horizons, alongside the solitude and stunning, beauty of the world we live in.
This unique mix of experiences reveals that the true essence of travel lies in embracing the extremes—where the memories are made not just in the places visited, but in the courage to say "yes" to it all.
Ellen’s memoir covers not just the physical voyage but also delves into her personal growth and the life-changing moments that occurred along the way.
She said: “As a bright-eyed first-time world voyager, my mission was to discover my life purpose, asking all the existential questions: Who am I? What do I want to achieve? How can I become the best version of myself? What does the future hold for me?”
Ellen also highlights the ever-increasing number of travellers who are determined to go it alone is causing a seismic shift in the world of travel. Many who are embracing this idea of solo freedom, of doing just what they want, when they want to have collectively begun to force a shift in the traditional paradigm of how travel providers (think tours, cruises and even hotels) treat solo travellers.
It’s most obvious in the cruise ship world, where solo cruising has always been assessed a single-supplement cabin fee, often forced to pay close to the same price as the double-occupancy price. That has been one of the first things to fall, as cruise companies rethink that policy.
To find out more about Ellen’s journey, or to purchase her book, click here: https://www.tributestudios.com/tcwv-qm2. There is free shipping in the UK.
The Centenary World Voyage | Ports of Call
(as originally scheduled)
Southampton (London), Lisbon, Heraklion (Crete), Suez Canal, Safâga, Salālah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Mina Qaboos (Muscat), Penang, Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Singapore, Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Singapore, Bali, Darwin, Airlie Beach (Australia), Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Bussleton (Australia), Fremantle (Perth), Port Louis (Mauritius), Réunion, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), Southampton (London)
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